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INTRODUCTION
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FELICIA’S LETTER
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PATTERNS Attu 5 Corduroy Road
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Maggia 9 Linth 12 Aare 14 Tiding 15
PATTERN DETAILS
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DESIGNERS
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YARNS
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COLOURS
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CREDITS
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simple joy As the cold months approach at the end of the year, it isn’t so much the holidays I think of, but rather the craving for simplicity that the season invokes. My heart yearns to lean into those quiet moments between the busy ones, snagging those sweet chances for easy knitting and soft stillness. More and more, I find myself knitting late into the evenings, losing myself in the meditative lull of my knitting needles. Those rhythmic clicks remind me to slow down, re-discovering peace and unity as I craft for my family and friends. Restoring the inner wellspring of contentment with cozy patterns. With loving community. With creative outlets. Knitting lets us dig deep into the very essence of
the season: giving, unity, peace, and goodwill to all. The beautiful accessories in our special holiday collection are utterly soft, sweetly gratifying, and perfect for gift-giving. Modeled by some of the women from our SweetGeorgia team and designed by a few of our favourite designers, these easy shawls, warm cowls, and cozy hats invite you into effortless texture, gorgeous stitches, and decadent comfort from cast-on to gift wrapped. May the spirit of the season, and all the knitting it contains, bring you peace, comfort, and utterly simple joy. Happy Holidays from our family to yours. #sweetgeorgiayarns
Tabetha Hedrick // Design Director
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It’s been nearly ten years since I was given the guidance to dream big and envision what SweetGeorgia would look like in December. So each year, I think and plan, meditate and dream about what the year will bring for SweetGeorgia and how we as a collection of knitters, makers, colour lovers, and fibre arts aficionados will be at the holiday season. How much will we have changed? How much will we have grown? Together and as individuals?
This year, my heart could not be more full, seeing how warmly and beautifully each person on our team inspires, collaborates, and enables others. Over the years, our SweetGeorgia family has evolved to become a place of simple joys and encouragement. For this holiday collection, I really wanted the opportunity to show
you the beautiful people who lend their hands and hearts to the work we do at SweetGeorgia. These women have all brought their smiles and laughter to our space, brought their own obsessions with colour to their projects, and yes, they have inspired each other to knit. Over the past year, I’ve watched our little crew self-organize their own knit-alongs, push each other to learn new techniques, and celebrate with each other when they finish their projects.
For me, SweetGeorgia has always been about more than pretty colours and yarn. It’s about what we do with those materials and how we use them to create our world. This holiday season, I am so thankful for the entire SweetGeorgia team and the world they have created. Happy holidays to you and your world.
Felicia Lo // Founder + Creative Director
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ATTU by Tabetha Hedrick // knit in Tough Love Sock
With the sultry gradients from our Party of Five sets, Fan & Feather stitch comes alive in this popular asymmetrical shawl shape. Soft texture, gradual increases, and decadent lace promise an accessory that will delight every knitter.
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CORDUROY ROAD by Catherine Knutsson // knit in Mohair Silk DK
Top the winter chill off with the closefitting, reversible toque, Corduroy Road Hat & Scarf set. Inspired by the Cape Scott Trail of corduroy roads on Vancouver Island, fun twisted stitches and purls traverse the fabric for a perfect set that’s also great to gift.
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MAGGIA by Jessica Anderson // knit in Bulletproof Sock
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Sometimes, it’s just nice to let the knitting do all the work for you and this triangular shawl does not disappoint. The perfect beginner project, the stitches showcase the yarn with a texture that both invigorates and soothes, allowing you find joy in every slip across the needles.
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LINTH by Meg Roke // knit in Superwash Soft
Coming up with a last-minute gift is no problem with this delectably soft, quickto-knit chunky cowl. Featuring an all-over sumptuous lace that is wonderfully easy, it’s an accessory that is utterly compelling and perfect for giving.
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AARE by Madeleine Windsor // knit in Mohair Silk DK
Beautiful and cozy, with a gorgeous panel of stitches reminiscent of Columbine buds, this little hat is lovely enough to keep or gift. The patterning is just enough without being overwhelming, while the Italian Cast On and twisted-rib brim give a thoroughly polished look.
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TIDING by Charlotte Lee // knit in CashLuxe Spark
With two colours and a delectable combination of garter and brioche stitch, this shawl is the epitome of captivating depth and texture. Designed to use up every inch of yarn, knitters of every level will savor the completion of this gorgeous accessory.
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pattern details
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Attu
Corduroy Road
Maggia
designed by Tabetha Hedrick
designed by Catherine Knutsson
designed by Jessica Anderson
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE YARN
SIZE One size YARN Bulletproof Sock
One size Tough Love Sock Party of Five Whisper 1 set
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
Hat: Five sizes, Scarf: Three sizes Mohair Silk DK Iris 2 (3) skeins
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
Tumbleweed 1 skein
Linth
Aare
Tiding
designed by Meg Roke
designed by Madeleine Windsor
designed by Charlotte Lee
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE YARN
One size CashLuxe Spark
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
Iced Wine & Biscuit 1 skein in each colour
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One size Superwash Soft Swamp Water 2 skeins
Three sizes Mohair Silk DK Molasses 1 skein
designers featured
tabetha hedrick tabethahedrick.com
jessica anderson
JessicaAndersonDesigns.com
madeleine windsor madeleinewindsor.com
catherine knutsson smallbirdworkshop.com
meg roke
megrokeknits.blogspot.com
charlotte lee
charlotte-milkteacup.blogspot.ca
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yarns & colours
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yarns & colours We develop and source the kinds of yarns we love to knit, weave, and play with. Yarns that begin with fine wools, blended with silk or decadently soft cashmere and kid mohair. Yarns that are beautifully spun and plied for strength and longevity. We believe in creating yarns that will become the foundation for fabrics, garments, and gifts that will endure. These yarns, available at fine yarn retailers all over the world, as well as dyed-to-order here in our shop, are featured in this collection:
NEW
Tough Love Sock
Superwash DK
Mohair Silk DK
425 yd (388 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
256 yd (234 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 100% superwash merino
218 yards (200 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 90% superwash merino, 5% super kid mohair, 5% silk
Superwash Worsted
Superwash Soft
200 yd (183 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 100% superwash merino
109 yd (100 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
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party of five RUSTLE
very subtle transition of
// 2017 GRADIENT MINI-SKEIN SETS
black plum
shiraz
molasses
sticky toffee
auburn
sapphire
bluebell
lupine
iris
empress
marine
hudson
watershed
clearwater
whitewater
mango ice
fauna
anthem
windswept
seedling
plums to rich, warm browns
WHISPER
gentle progression between cool blues and purples
VOYAGE
deep, moody, and brooding shades of icy blues
WHIRLWIND
all our new splashy colourways in one Party of Five set
prismatic
// 2017 MINI-MINI SKEIN SETS
ESSENTIAL COLOUR
raspberry
grape jelly
empress
sapphire
beach house
basil
pistachio
saffron
dutch
pumpkin
and blue primary colours
cayenne
hues using red, yellow,
cherry
classic, mid-tone colourwheel
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colourways
PINKS
raspberry
orchid
clementine
rosebud
grapefruit
passionfruit
peony
lip gloss
azalea
guava
candy floss
lady grey
blood orange
cayenne
pumpkin
dutch
persimmon
strawberry tea
oxblood
coral rose
apricot
REDS + ORANGES
cherry
tangerine
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black plum
ice wine
YELLOWS + GOLDS NEW
saffron
lemon curd
goldmine
ginger
biscuit
sourpuss
tumbleweed
basil
pistachio
melon
wasabi
laurel
jasmine
hemlock
mint julep
celery
GREENS
fern
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4th & vine
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willow
cypress
swampwater
colourways
BLUES
sea spray
beach house
shoreline
west wind
jade
glacier
summer skin
deep cove
evergreen
salt air
saltwater
tourmaline
coastal
sapphire
riptide
magpie
hush
frostbite
chill
breeze
bluebird
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marine
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NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
hudson
watershed
clearwater
whitewater
bluebell
nightshade
mulberry
acai
lilac
london fog
wisteria
ultraviolet
PURPLES
grape jelly
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nightwatch
empress
juicebox
lavender
mist
lupine
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iris
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bewitched
magician
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colourways
COOL NEUTRALS NEW
cauldron
charcoal
slate
silver
snowfall
stealth mode
cocoa
bison
tumbled stone
WARM NEUTRALS NEW
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shiraz
molasses
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sticky toffee
birch
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mink
auburn
walnut
fossil
muslin
linen
copper
mango ice
fauna
anthem
windswept
seedling
mirror pond
tooth fairy
gelato
smitten
woodland
spruce
paper street
COLOUR SPLASH
TONE ON TONE
amethyst
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pomegranate
colourways
HANDPAINTED NEW
invisible fate
tapestry
honey fig
bouquet
modern mandarin
harvest
phoenix rising
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lovestruck
cherry blossom
snapdragon
canary island
lakeshore drive
pacific spirit
grouse
stormchaser
midnight garden
rockwater
cloudbreak
stillwater
songbird
night owl
blueberry jam
stella
tea party
hummingbird
spring garden
rogue
boheme
shipwreck
rusted
latte
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credits Our deepest thanks go to the people who contributed their time and brilliance to helping this collection come together:
Founder & Creative Director Felicia Lo Design Director Tabetha Hedrick Graphic Production Assistant Aiza Cheung
Technical Editing Rachel Brown Corrina Ferguson Photography Felicia Lo Models Teresa Mock, Charlotte Lee, Brigid Zurock, Misty Saunby, Leah Churchley, and Yammie Cheung Test/Sample Knitters
Deborah Sinclair, Patty Nance, Romy Verchow, Aga Monreal, Jessica Hay, Amy Williams, and Konane Mookini
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